Month: April 2017

This article originally appeared on CookingLight.com. With everything from paninis to flatbread sandwiches, Panera’s menu plenty of tasty choices. Here’s the catch—because of high-fat and high-sodium ingredients, a whole-sized sandwich is far too often a poor choice. If you downsize to a half sandwich, nutrition will stay in check, and with healthy additions such as […]

This article originally appeared on FoodandWine.com. Sure, maybe Avocado has been a wee bit overexposed. It’s on toast and in smoothies. There are entire restaurants dedicated to serving only avocado. But it's still damn good. And starting today, you can now get avocado in your chocolate. [brightcove:5339322755001 default] You can thank Compartés for the creation, […]

When I heard about Coca-Cola Plus, a zero-calorie Coke with added fiber, I thought it was an April Fool’s joke I somehow missed. Especially when the company claimed this ridiculous product is meant for a "health-conscious consumer." No sugarcoating here: Adding fiber to soda of any kind, regular or diet, doesn’t make it healthy. According to […]

Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these seven ways exercise can lead to […]

Cardio can be quite a controversial topic. Some gym rats never go near a treadmill, while others hog the machines like their lives depend on it. Some trainers swear that cardio is key for weight loss, while others say it’s actually not as important as weight lifting. It’s difficult to sift through all the cardio […]

After a rigorous workout, you’re going to want a meal that replenishes energy without hampering your progress. There are two key components you should be looking for in a post-workout meal. First is a high protein content. Your body will need protein to repair and strengthen muscle. The sooner you consume protein, the sooner […]

The Walk/Run plan is ideal for people who want to lose weight, but hate the monotony of repeating the same exercise day after day. The program keeps you on your toes (literally!) by combining walking, jogging, and running intervals in a particular way in order to maximize calorie burning. The walk/run exercise program will have […]

Morning is the perfect time to exercise. Exercise is great any time of day, but, for many people, morning is the easiest time to squeeze it in. Even though you’d rather laze in bed for an extra half hour, get up and get moving! You don’t even have to go to the gym. We have great […]

We all struggle to stay motivated to work out. There are so many things that get in the way – sleep, work, family obligations. Working out at home is a good way to fit in a quick workout, but even when you do get that workout in, it can be hard to stay focused enough […]

Think about your emotional well-being. Assess your emotional health regularly. Consider the particular demands or stresses you are facing and how they are affecting you. Give yourself permission to take a break from your worries and concerns. Recognize that dedicating even a short time every day to your mental fitness will reap significant benefits in […]